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Russell Brand Kills Easter

It’s official, casting news can cause migraines and a loss of faith in the simple goodness of man. Russell Brand has been cast to give life to the Easter Bunny in a new comedy mixing CGI and live action.

I lived for awhile in Ireland, during which Russell Brand was on the television every single time I turned it on. Every fucking time. That, and the rain, were our reasons for leaving the island. Now, he’s going to be starring alongside James Marsden as the Easter Bunny.

And I haven’t even mentioned the name of the movie “I Hop”. Seriously, it’s called “I Hop”. That’s so goddamn punny, I don’t even know where to start.

Somewhere, people are getting paid a lot money to create a movie called I Hop about the Easter Bunny, starring Russell Brand. I… I just… I don’t know.

- 33. America’s Cup


Neglected Gems: Prodigal Son

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Legendary kung fu superstar Sammo Hung was nominated for Best Director in the 1983 Hong Kong Film Awards for his comedic action flick The Prodigal Son, which also nabbed a Best Picture nomination. The film won the award for Best Action Choreography, and too few users of Criticker have seen why… which is why The Prodigal Son is our latest neglected gem.

The titular character is Leung Jan, played by the charismatic Yuen Biao, the pampered son of a wealthy family. A student of kung fu, he believes himself to be the world’s greatest fighter, and has an unbeaten streak of over 300 fights to back the claim up. But Leung isn’t aware that his father has been bribing his opponents to lose. In fact, he’s a terrible fighter, and could be easily defeated by even the most amateur of enemies.

With an engaging story, superb comic elements and, naturally, ridiculous kung fu, The Prodigal Son has been hailed as one of Sammo Hung’s best efforts, along with Magnificent Butcher. Pretty much required viewing for fans of the genre… if you’re unconvinced, check out the trailer:

- Straight from 1001 Arabian Nights

Top Ten Adventure Flicks from the 60s

Whether set in the old west, outer space, Africa or Japan, the one thing these classic films from the sixties have in common: Adventure. Watch them all.

#1. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) – 8.61
Three gunmen set out to find a hidden fortune. Who will walk away with the cash?

FitFortDangaSpectacular and supremely entertaining. Funny, tense, exciting, gripping. What really amazes me about this movie is the way Leone uses the frame so masterfully. Three amazing characters, dialogue that sparkles, and an endless supply of gripping scenarios that keeps the balance of power constantly shifting. Beautifully composed frames and Morricone’s unforgettable score. One of the most enjoyable times you can possibly have with a movie.

Buy it here: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

 

#2. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) – 8.19

Epic rumination on a flamboyant and controversial British military figure and his conflicted loyalties during wartime service.(imdb)
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#3. Sanjuro (1962) – 7.89

A crafty samurai helps a young man and his fellow clansmen save his uncle, who has been framed and imprisoned by a corrupt superintendent. (imdb)
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#4. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) – 7.84

A unique cinematic journey, “2001: A Space Odyssey” travels across enormous distances of both space and time. The story it tells is on the one hand about the collective adventure of human life on and off this planet. But it is also about something lying beyond the bounds of humanity, something lying in the true realms of the mysterious.
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#5. L’ Armata Brancaleone (1966) – 7.84

A group of rogues steal a scroll granting its bearer the property of the land of Aurocastro in Apulia (south of Italy). They elect a shaggy knight, Brancaleone from Norcia, as their leader, and decide to get possession of this supposedly wealthy land. Many adventures will occurr during the journey. (imdb)
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Two Western bank/train robbers flee to Bolivia when the law gets too close. (imdb)
Amazon

 

#7. The Great Escape (1963) – 7.72

Several hundred Allied POWs plan a mass escape from a German POW camp. (imdb)
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#8. A Touch of Zen (1969) – 7.43

An artist, Ku, lives with his mother near an abandoned fort, reputed to be haunted. One night, investigating strange noises, he meets the beautiful Yang who is living there. She is being pursued by agents of an Imperial noble who have murdered her family. Ku finds himself caught up in her struggle to survive, and many fierce battles take place before all is resolved. Action adventure with a lyrical feel, this is a kung fu film with a strong spiritual element. (imdb)
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#9. The Magnificent Seven (1960) – 6.97

An oppressed Mexican peasant village assembles seven gunfighters to help defend their homes. (imdb)
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#10. Goldfinger (1964) – 6.85

Investigating a gold magnate’s gold smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve. (imdb)
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DVD Report – February 2nd

The strongest film of the week was perhaps the most surprising entry in Criticker’s year-end list of 2009’s Top 20: Zombieland. Honestly, I just saw this myself and was left completely unimpressed. It started out funny, but got worse and worse, and by the time they expected us to laugh just because of Bill Murray’s presence, I threw my hands up and stopped paying much attention. But hey, decide for yourselves… I’m definitely in the minority on this one.

ZombielandAverage Tier 6.88
After America is ravaged by a zombie plague, a band of survivors fights the living dead while they cross the nation. Zombieland @ Amazon

New York, I Love YouAverage Tier 4.40
An anthology film joining several love stories set in one of the most loved cities of the world, New York. New York, I Love You @ Amazon

Love HappensAverage Tier 2.67
About a widower whose book about coping with loss turns him into a best-selling self-help guru. On a business trip to Seattle, he falls for a woman who attends one of his seminars, only to learn that he hasn’t yet truly confronted his wife’s passing. Love Happens @ Amazon

Cold SoulsAverage Tier 5.03
An exploration of a man in search of his soul. Cold Souls @ Amazon

AmeliaAverage Tier 2.48
A look at the life of legendary American pilot Amelia Earhart, who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 in an attempt to make a flight around the world. Amelia @ Amazon

-Strange celebrations from around the world

Oscar Noms Nom Nom…

Avatar and The Hurt Locker lead the way in the Oscar race this year, the first in which 10 films are up for Best Picture. You can see the full list of nominations here.

The films up for best picture are:

Avatar
The Blind Side
District 9
An Education
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Precious
A Serious Man
Up
Up in the Air

The film with the highest score amongst Criticker users is…

Inglourious Basterds!

And Criticker users are never wrong. EVER. The film with the lowest average score is The Blind Side. Ms. Bullock just can’t get no lovin’ round these parts. I think I like the expanded nominations, even if it is just an attempt to get film fanatics in the theater more often.

- Bacon Popcorn


Criticker Lists – Dead Directors

When we introduced Lists, we understood that our users would come up with crazy, interesting ideas. But never in a million years would have we been able to guess that one of the lists would be called… [deep breath]:

If These Dead Directors Were Brought Back To Life To Make One More Movie To Be Viewed For A Limited Time, Which Director’s Film Would You Most Likely Pay $500 To See?

Haha! Leave it to LordOfDance to produce another exceedingly clever list. The title really says it all. Hitchcock, Tarkovsky, Bergman, Kubrick … pick your favorites and see how the community at large voted.

Go to the Dead Directors List

Download Terminator Salvation for Free

CinemaNow and DivX have teamed up to offer Terminator Salvation for free download, while supplies last.

The Digital Copy of the full film is compatible with PC, Mac, and any other device that is compatible with the free DivX media player.

How to get your hands on it? Just go to Cinema Now by using this LINK and enter the code TS201023. You’ll have to live in the USA and sign up for a free CinemaNow account. You need to have the free DivX installed – get your free copy here.

– Only One Copy Can Be Redeemed Per Movie Now Account

– This is only for U.S. users.

– DivX purchased thousands of copies of the film but the offer is only good while supplies last — so redeem now if you want to watch the film.

Free Terminator

[via Mashable and Classic Fun]